Bisan unsa pa ang mahitabo, pamilya gihapon ta

Anything can happen, but we are still family

Pronunciation

BEE-sahn OON-sah pah ahng mah-hee-TAH-boh, pah-MEEL-yah gee-HAH-pohn tah (approximately)

Word by word

bisan unsa pa = anything or no matter what
ang mahitabo = that happens
pamilya = family
gihapon = still or continuing to be
ta = we; inclusive form

Meaning and context

This is a statement of permanence and family unity in the face of changes, problems, or disagreements. It acknowledges that many things can happen while the family bond remains. “Ta” includes both the speaker and the people being addressed.